Will and Probate for William A. Sayre

Buncombe County, North Carolina, October 15, 1903¹²⁷⁶⁵

I W. A. Sayre of the aforesaid County and State, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this my last well and testament:

First, My executrix, hereinafter named, shall give my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all my just debts, out of the first moneys which may come into her hands belonging to my estate.

Second, I desire that my wife shall have full control of all my property that I die possessed of both personal and real, so long as she lives, at her death to be equally divided among my children, namely, J. S. Sayre, Mary S. Sayre, Ruth W. Sayre, B. F. Sayre and Helen M. Sayre.

Third, I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Marth E. Sayre my lawful executrix to all interests and purposes, to execute this my last will and testatment according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me theretofore made. In witness whereof, I, the said w. A. Sayre, do hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of Nov. 1899.

W. A. Sayre